Distribution File
General Information
| Title | .DIST File Extension |
| Extension | .dist |
| Full Form | Distribution File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Varies by application |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Template configuration |
| Features | Text-based, Readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Textual content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Configuration Management | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Version Control | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Configuration tampering |
| Best Practices | File permissions, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by software |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .conf, .cfg, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unix-like Systems |
N/A | Unix, Linux |
| Text Editors |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Version Control Systems |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |